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Behind the successful is an outstanding creative figure John Wick the franchise has provided an update on where it's going John Wick: Chapter 5 stands. By the end of 2023 John Wick: Chapter 4audiences wondered how a potential fifth installment in the series after the titular killer would develop with and without key characters, a direction carefully explored by the show's creative team, leading to a unique take on how the sequel would unfold.

The John Wick series celebrates its decade this year, marking the birth of what would become one of the most iconic film franchises in recent memory. After the first chapter, the series has grown steadily with each new entry and led to a cumulative box office of one billion dollars, thanks to the positive reception around the dynamic gun-fu choreography and the pragmatic delivery of the story to eventually cement John Wick as a staple of pop culture. Despite the success of the films, the end was in sight for the eponymous character; final st John Wick: Chapter 4 saw Keanu Reeves' character die of his wounds after a duel against Donnie Yen's blind assassin, Kane. Wick's closure is further reinforced after the scene where Ian McShane's Winston and Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King pay their respects at John's grave. As a result, the film became the pinnacle of the franchise, earning $440 million at the global box office and another example of widespread critical acclaim, gauging growing interest worldwide John Wick despite the supposed death of the character.

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Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, John Wick series director and co-creator Chad Stahelski said he and his creative team developed “three or four versions” John Wick: Chapter 5 over the past few years. “What we have done has no top. This is the end. This is a deal. That's what we found the closure for,” said Stahelsky relatively John Wick: Chapter 4ends. “So we've got some really good ideas and that's not going to be part of it [John Wick: Chapter 4] story line. It wouldn't be what you might think… but how much [John Wick: Chapter 4]we have reached the peak. At least I have. This is my peak. We finished it… We wouldn't try to add to it. It should have been a completely different story.”

Outside the borders John Wick: Chapter 5an anime prequel exploring the task that allowed Wick to retire is in development, as well as a television series following the minor characters in John Wick world name Under the high table and a spin-off film centered on Kane Jeno. Stahelski is overseeing these and other projects after expanding his role at Lionsgate, the distribution company behind the franchise. “We wanted to make a TV show, anime and stuff John Wick projects and extras, but we needed one person to keep it at the center,” Stahelski said. “And as the director of all four movies, I was the person who came up with the mythology, and I was in charge of the tone, so. .. I am the gatekeeper, but everyone is welcome.”

Continuing momentum first John Wick film that began a decade ago, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down. World John Wick will definitely succeed next year Ballerina and a trio of spin-offs in development on various Wednesdays, and with Stahelski serving as franchise overseer, the future John Wick is in safe hands.

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